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Ga Mashie had not merely been a geographical space, but as the first civilizational state in Ghana.Ga Mashie is not a slum.Ga Mashie is not a relic.Ga Mashie is a foundation.Before Accra became a capital, Ga Mashie was already a capital of culture, governance, trade, and law. This land produced systems before slogans, institutions before colonial maps, and order before modern bureaucracy. The level of Ga Mashie must therefore be measured by history, intellect, and contribution not by propaganda or neglect. The Ga people established chieftaincy structures rooted in accountability. Our festivals are not noise; they are archives. Our language…

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams is set to launch the 2026 University of Ghana Corporate Football League (UGCFL) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the University of Ghana (UG) Stadium VIP Lounge.The press launch will bring together the participating corporate institutions, special invited guests and members of the media to officially unveil plans for the 2026 season, which is scheduled to run from February to June 2026. The event marks the formal commencement of activities for another highly anticipated edition of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League.Following a season filled with passion, intensity, and memorable moments in…

Aspiring independent Member of Parliament for the Kpone Katamanso Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Abraham Aidoo, has held a consultative meeting with 60 constituency executives to deliberate on key development challenges and possible self-help interventions within the area.The meeting, held on February 1, 2026, brought together community executives to discuss pressing issues affecting residents of the constituency, including poor road infrastructure, water supply challenges, electricity deficits, schools, market facilities, youth unemployment and the general living conditions of vulnerable groups.Addressing the gathering, Mr. Aidoo emphasised the need for collective action and community-driven solutions while awaiting broader government intervention.He noted that…

A 17-year-old boy, Osei Kwame, has been hospitalized with critical injuries after allegedly being subjected to severe physical abuse in Assin Breku. According to reports, the teenager was tied to a tricycle and dragged along a rough road by an angry father, identified as 36-year-old Issah Boamah, who is currently on the run. The victim reportedly sustained serious injuries, including torn clothing, after being forced to choose between death and physical harm. Osei Kwame claims that Boamah had previously warned him to stay away from his 14-year-old daughter, with whom he admitted to having a relationship. Kwame alleges that Boamah…

Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that his relationship with former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, remains intact.Kennedy Agyapong was among the aspirants in the just-ended New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer contest held on Saturday, January 31, at the end of which he placed second with 23 per cent of the total votes cast.Addressing party stakeholders in the Effutu constituency over the weekend, Afenyo-Markin described Mr Agyapong as a committed party member with a strong belief in accountability.“For me personally, this is a friend, true and trusted, and my relationship with him remains unsoiled till time…

The Ho West District Police in the Volta Region have arrested a taxi driver after allegedly attempting to offer a GH¢5,000 bribe to officers during an operation that led to the discovery of suspected narcotics on January 31. The suspect was intercepted following a tip-off that he was transporting illicit substances from Dzolokpuita to Ho. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rockson Gyasi, the Ho West District Police Commander, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that officers mounted surveillance, which resulted in the dawn arrest. He said the team spotted the Opel taxi cab at about 0557 hours, during which the…

New data from the Ghana Statistical Service reveal that a broad range of construction inputs either fell in price or remained largely stable in 2025, offering relief to builders after a prolonged period of steep cost escalation.Prices of 10 building inputs have fallen. Key among the list are reinforcement bars and cement; two of the most critical and expensive building materials.Reinforcement prices declined by 7.3 percent year-on-year, while cement prices fell by 5.1 percent, marking a clear turning point in construction affordability.But the relief goes beyond headline materials. Prices of burglar-proofing dropped by 3.8 percent, small tools by 2.7 percent,…

Fuel prices are poised for a possible rise with industry projections pointing to increases across petrol, diesel, and LPG in the next pricing window, driven by cedi depreciation and rising international petroleum prices, potentially ending January’s streak of declines.If implemented, the adjustments will mark the first fuel price hike this year, following consistent reductions recorded across pump prices last month.Projections from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) indicate that petrol could rise by about 2.10%, diesel by 5.10%, and LPG by 1.09%, largely on the back of higher global petroleum product prices and a weaker cedi.Within the current pricing…

The Ghana Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has officially declared a suspect, identified as Hoyeefi, wanted in connection with a series of violent robberies in the Ahafo Region. According to investigations, Hoyeefi is alleged to be the mastermind behind the coordinated attacks, including a high-profile incident on December 2, 2025. A press release issued on February 1, 2026, by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo noted that the gang’s operations targeted institutions in Nkaseim and surrounding areas, specifically the Nkaseim Police Station, Adwumapa Cocoa Buying Company, Kobby Gold Buying Company and the Asutifi Rural BanK. The Police Service has announced a…

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the completion of designs and site preparations for the Mepe-Sege road project.In a Facebook post on Sunday, February 1, Ablakwa expressed gratitude to President John Mahama and the Roads Minister, Governs Agbodza for awarding numerous road projects to credible contractors in the constituency.“I assessed preparations for the commencement of work on the Mepe-Sege road project with engineers assigned to the project,” Ablakwa wrote.The Mepe-Sege road, spanning 31.20 kilometres, was awarded to Messrs Shenashe Limited on November 11, 2025. The first-class road is expected to be completed within 24…